As long as there is one upright man, as long as their is one compassionate woman, the contagion may spread and the scene is not desolate. Hope is the one thing left to us in a bad time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One good person can spread hope and prevent despair in bad times.
- In plain terms
- Good people keep hope alive when things are bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Be a source of hope for others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who inspires hope in you?
- How can you be that person?
Another view
Individual effort may not solve systemic issues.
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